Lok Sabha MP Pappu Yadav wished for politicians and wealthy individuals to attain 'moksha' following the controversy of the Maha Kumbh stampede. This incident sparked debates in Parliament, with opposition leaders questioning the official casualty figures, while UP CM Yogi Adityanath emphasized quick administrative response and proper treatment for the injured.
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US President Trump has approved the extradition of Tahawwur Rana, involved in the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks. This follows the US Supreme Court's rejection of Rana’s final appeal. Efforts are underway to finalize the logistics for his transfer to India, showcasing strengthened cooperation against terrorism between the two nations.
Flights and trains experienced significant delays and cancellations as dense fog enveloped Delhi for around 12 hours. With zero visibility at key areas, it was the worst fog of the season so far. The foggy conditions also heavily impacted transportation across the Indo-Gangetic plains.
A suspect detained in connection with the Saif Ali Khan attack was released after inquiry at Durg railway station. Meanwhile, Mumbai police arrested a Bangladeshi national using the alias Bijoy Das for the crime. Khan was severely injured during the attack and underwent surgery.
Renowned Hindi writer Vinod Kumar Shukla has been honored with the 59th Jnanpith Award. At 88, he becomes the first author from Chhattisgarh to receive this prestigious accolade. Shukla's notable works include 'Naukar Ki Kameez' and 'Deewar Mein Ek Khirkee Rahati Thi'. The Jnanpith Award includes a Rs 11 lakh cash prize and a Saraswati bronze statue.
A three-year-old female leopard was killed by a train while crossing a rail bridge near Orsang Gamdi village in Gujarat's Dabhoi taluka at around 7am. This is the second such incident in recent months. Leopards in the area use rail tracks to explore new regions in search of food.
A GSLV rocket successfully launched the NVS-02 navigation satellite, marking ISRO's 100th mission. This mission was the first under ISRO Chairman V Narayanan's leadership. The rocket, equipped with an indigenous cryogenic stage, lifted off from the second launch pad at 6.23 am on Wednesday, following the success of its predecessor, GSLV-F12.
Riding the wave of success from the Bihar Business Connect 2024, the Bihar government is planning to establish special industrial zones across the state. These zones, tailored to each district's strengths, will focus on specific agricultural produce, existing handicraft industries, and labor availability. The state aims to convert MoUs worth Rs 1.81 lakh crore into actual investments within a year.
Sukhi Singh Chahal, leader of The Khalsa Today, applauded Tulsi Gabbard on her Senate confirmation as DNI. An interfaith coalition urged media for balanced reporting, addressing anti-Hindu bias and unfair portrayals of Hindu organizations like the Science of Identity Foundation.
The 45-day Maha Kumbh concluded with a significant pledge by the UP government to support religious centres in becoming eco-friendly. Through the ‘Mahakumbh Declaration on Climate Change,’ it will assist temples, mosques, and other faith-based organisations in adopting renewable energy, waste management, water conservation, and other green initiatives to reduce their carbon footprint.